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We've recently received great news on both the North Carolina and Tennessee sides of Corridor K.

In North Carolina, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has recently agreed with our position that the North Carolina Department of Transportation must consider upgrading the existing two-lane roads in Graham County as an alternative to building a new four-lane highway. In a letter dated October 20, 2009, the Corps stated that "we agree that the alternative of upgrading and improving existing two-lane roadways should be given full consideration as a practical alternative." The letter specifically cited "the numerous comments received in response to the public notice" as part of the basis of its decision. As a result of this order, NCDOT will now have to prepare a new draft Environmental Impact Statement and conduct another round of public notice and comment. See the Corps letter and the press release we and other groups issued in response.

In Tennessee, the state Department of Transportation recently issued the list of alternatives it will consider, and the list includes upgrading existing Highway 64 as well as both two- and four-lane new construction alternatives. Preliminary cost estimates show that upgrading Highway 64 is by far the most fiscally responsible option. See the list of options and accompanying map.

Thanks to everyone who has made their opinions known to the Corps and the DOTs for making these great results possible, and let's keep the pressure on the agencies to do the right thing when they make their final decisions!

 

Interstate 3 is a road proposed to run from Savannah to Knoxville via Augusta.

  • A shorter interstate route from Savannah to Knoxville currently exists (I-95 to I-26 to I-40).
  • The proposed highway threatens four National Forests and Great Smoky National Park. The damage to the mountain ecosystem, water and air quality, endangered species, local economies, and the beauty of the region would be irreversible.
  • The cost to build interstates through mountains is over $25 million per mile. Even non-mountain interstates cost $15 million per mile.

This website provides information about the Interstate 3 legislation, resolutions to opposed I-3 by local and regional government entities, and steps you can take to help stop this unwanted, unnecessary road.

The Stop I-3 Coalition works to protect the Southern Appalachians and Piedmont regions by preventing the construction of I-3 or any similar highway. Our supporters and supporting organizations bring diverse backgrounds and concerns. Please join us.

The Stop I-3 Coalition is a project of WaysSouth.


The Stop I-3 Coalition continues to work to add new resolutions from cities, counties, regional planning organizations, and other government entities. If you would like to work on a specific county, please let us know. See the map of areas where resolutions are still needed.

Areas with Resolutions Opposing Interstate 3

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